But in such matters, without evidence, a resemblance means nothing; how could he be held accountable now that his eldest son is already married and has children?
Over the years, however, the distance between the couple had grown, extending to their legitimate children. Especially in the past two years, it seemed as if he indeed harboured intentions of elevating one of his concubines.
None of the legitimate sons and grandsons stood out in ability, whereas the three sons from the concubine, though only around ten years old, each showed prodigious talent, much to the delight of their father.
Eunuch Li was both pleased and anxious upon learning of this situation.
He never expected he would have descendants, now having both sons and grandsons.
Originally he planned to serve the Emperor for a couple more years before retiring to his hometown. Now it seemed he had more to consider.
